Hail History

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Hail history for Brookfield, IL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.8 inMar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200666
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles552

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brookfield on 66 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.8 in on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Brookfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Oak Brook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Brookfield		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove
24 hail reports · closest near the center of Brookfield		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20262 in
hen egg		Berwyn, Oak Brook, Hinsdale
11 hail reports · closest near the center of Brookfield		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20264.8 inDarien, La Grange, Forest Park
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Brookfield		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Woodridge
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Brookfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Lombard
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Brookfield		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Lawn, Hometown
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Brookfield		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Brookfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Brookfield

Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (15).

Jan1Feb6Mar9Apr15May15Jun5Jul8Aug1Sep3Oct3NovDec

Largest hail storms near Brookfield

Mar 10, 2026 · 4.8 in · Darien (8 mi from Brookfield)

National Weather Service description (English): A few 1 to 2 inch hail reports came out of LaGrange and Brookfield.

Jun 30, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton Park (8 mi from Brookfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as baseballs was reported near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Hundreds of vehicles were damaged including at least 130 police cars that suffered broken windshields and smashed rooftop lights.

Feb 27, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darien (9 mi from Brookfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo shared from a trained spotter via social media showed 2.5 hail on the south side of Downers Grove.

Jul 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Westmont (7 mi from Brookfield)

Mar 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Berwyn (3 mi from Brookfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Oak Brook.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brookfield

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2026EF?Downers Grove
9 mi from Brookfield
Jun 11, 2026EF2Willow Springs
7 mi from Brookfield		8.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Villa Park
8 mi from Brookfield		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Broadview
3 mi from Brookfield		1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Willow Springs
5 mi from Brookfield		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Ashburn
8 mi from Brookfield		3.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1East Garfield Park
9 mi from Brookfield		3.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Ukrainian Village
9 mi from Brookfield		1.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Western Springs
2 mi from Brookfield		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Chicago Midway Airport
6 mi from Brookfield		8.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 22, 2024EF0Downers Grove
7 mi from Brookfield		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2023EF1Burr Ridge
7 mi from Brookfield		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brookfield

552 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brookfield since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202670 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Westmont, Downers Grove
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHumboldt Park - C
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202674 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Oakbrook Terrace, Burr Ridge
28 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202672 mph, measuredMidway Airport, Burbank, Westchester
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202666 mph, measuredElmhurst, Villa Park
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202658 mph, estimatedWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202685 mph, measuredOak Lawn, Scottsdale, Clearing
15 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202681 mph, estimatedStickney, Chicago Ridge, Burbank
20 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202679 mph, measuredChicago Midway Airport, Elsdon, Summit
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredIndian Head Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Brookfield; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Brookfield.

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